JAKARTA, Indonesia — An astonishingly tragic year for air travel in Southeast Asia turned worse Sunday when an AirAsia plane carrying 162 people disappeared over stormy Indonesian waters, with no word on its fate despite several hours of...

Friends, a few years ago I wrote a series of columns on what I believe are the three most common New Year’s resolutions — money, organization and weight loss. I’ll share them here in the next three days, and I welcome your comments...

The suburbs have had it rough in the last few years. The 2008-2009 economic collapse led to waves of foreclosures in suburbia, as home prices plummeted. More recently, census data suggest that Americans are actually shifting back closer to city...

ATHENS, Greece — A ferry carrying nearly 500 people caught fire off the Greek island of Corfu early Sunday, trapping passengers on the top decks as gale-force winds and choppy seas hampered the evacuation.

GRAIN QUALITY SPECIALISTMKC, a progressive and growth-oriented agricultural company in central Kansas, is looking for the right person to fill the role of grain quality specialist at our facilities in Walton. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): sample and accurately grade all incoming and outgoing grain and maintain quality of grain while in storage. Qualified candidate should have the ability to make minor repairs and conduct maintenance on all equipment. Some computer and data entry skills required. We offer competitive wages, a complete benefit package that includes health and dental, 401k, guaranteed pension plan, disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.Send resume to: MKC | ATTN: Jeff FrizellP.O. Box DMoundridge, KS 67107GO2WORK@mkcoop.commkcoop.com/employmentEqual opportunity employer

Full-Time CookIf you are passionate about cooking and are willing to learn and use your creativity in our made from scratch kitchen we need you. Schowalter Villa Dining a division of Bluestem Culinary is committed to providing the best quality dining experience possible for our guests. Experience in a commercial kitchen is not a requirement; passion and love of good food are required. Please apply in person or electronically at svilla.org. Schowalter Villa, 200 W. Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062 or email to HR@svilla.org. 620-327-0400

READY FOR AN EMPLOYMENT CHANGE IN 2015?Join our growing Parkside Team that is committed to a tradition of excellence in a not-for-profit Christian Retirement Community.CURRENT OPENINGS:COOK, CNA/CMA, LPN/RN, HOMEMAKER/HOUSEKEEPERPlease contact Marci Heidebrecht, HR, at (620) 947-2301 or marcih@parksideks.org for an application. Criminal background checks run at the time of job offer. Parkside is proud to be a drug-free, EOE workplace.Parkside Homes, 200 Willow Road, Hillsboro www.parksideks.org